Nuremberg Castle

Woke up to lovely sunshine, had breakfast in a sunny room, a bright start to the day. Met Suzie at her place…waving outside her 2^nd floor window. Was so nice to see her flat with her assortment of tin toys and real Christmas tree sporting a koala. We walked to the Nuremberg Castle which overlooks the old town. Ventured in and wandered the rooms describing the Imperial Castle’s history. Lots of medieval weapons and very ornate poleaxes plus the gorgeous crown covered in jewels. We all climbed the 100 steps of the tower for fabulous views..just a little bit breezy. Photographs around the tower depicted the town pre war and after world war II. Nuremberg was the most damaged city in Europe. After the war the Americans quickly rebuilt the city, old and new side by side. Much of the castle was rebuilt so everyone can enjoy it today. After our exercise we had a lovely lunch in a local café. I did enjoy my german steamed pudding with cherries & vanilla sauce. So we said farewell to Suzie. Our Nuremberg guide who met us laden with goodies and remedies plus a treasured scrap book from my family over 100 years old. My Great, Great, Great Grandmother’s…Incredible.

We then drove on to Prague. Settled into a lovely apartment in the Royal Residence. Both the boys bedroom and our bedroom are enormous…much bigger than our lounge room at home and each with a chandelier!  Walked to the old town square, just 1 minute away, for the Christmas market’s final night. So lovely. A giant Christmas tree covered in lights and dripping icicles. Market stalls and food stalls plus a very pleasant busker playing easy rock music. The Tyn Church has gorgeous turrets and looks fabulous all lit up at night…as did the whole square. Watched the astronomical clock chime 9 o’clock on the old town hall. Figures move around through windows and a skeleton rings the bell. Climbed the clock tower for fantastic views over Prague at night..like fairyland. The castle on the hillside looking spectacular flood lit. So lucky it wasn’t windy or raining, just a wee bit chilly.